Lunch at a French bistro

Our last stop of the day was at a craft shop and micro brewery where Mark tried four different beers and then had a glass of the one he liked best which happened to be the one flavoured with coca leaves! We sat chatting to Thomas for an hour or two - he didn't seem in a rush to go. He was a very good guide, and we had thoroughly enjoyed our day with him.

After saying our goodbyes, we made our way back to the seminary square and enjoyed a late lunch at a French bistro. I know it's not Ecuadorian, but it was just what we needed - comfort food at its best. Mark had boeuf bourgignon and I had hachis parmentier (French cottage pie!).

We then returned to the hotel and sorted a bag out for the next couple of days. We are camping for the first time on this trip!Read more